Brick edging device

Abstract

A brick edging device is disclosed for use as an interface or boundary of a bricked region In one aspect the edging device includes an elongate extruded aluminum strip extending in a longitudinal direction having a flange portion attached to an edge of the aluminum strip and extending in a transverse direction outwardly from one side of the strip. The flange is provided with a series of V-shaped cut-out portions spaced along the length thereof with the flat apex of the V being spaced from the edge of the elongate strip. The portion of the flange located between the cut-outs form individual flaps, each flap having an aperture extending therethrough to receive a spike. The apertures are countersunk so that the spike heads are flush with the flaps. There is an angle of at least 90 degrees between the sides of the V shaped cut-out portions and the aluminum strip is bendable at points adjacent to the apex to at least 90 degrees. Located on the other side of the strip is an integrally formed loop which can receive therein a planar stake. Stakes are provided having a hooked end portion opposite a sharp end, the hooked portion having a protrusion projecting inwardly into the hooked portion which is releasably snapped over the loop when the stake is inserted into the loop. Bricks may be laid onto the flap portions while the aluminum strip acts as a barrier between the bricked portion and other areas.

We claim: 
     
       1. A brick edging device, comprising: a) an elongate strip extending in a longitudinal direction and having first and second opposed sides and opposed edges;   b) a flange member attached to the elongate strip along a first edge thereof and extending transversely from a first side of the elongate strip, the flange including a plurality of spaced flap member, said flap members each provided with an aperture for receiving a spike therein, a plurality of spaced, V-shaped cut-out portions separating adjacent flaps, wherein the apex of said cut-out V portion is flat and is spaced from the first edge of the elongate strip, there being an angle of at least 90 degrees between the sides of said V so that the elongate strip can be bent at a position between the flat apex and said first edge to an angle of at least 90 degrees; and   c) a plurality of spaced stake receiving means located on the second side of the elongate strip between the first and second edges.   
     
     
       2. A brick edging device according to claim 1 wherein the apex of each V-shaped cut-out portion is spaced 100 mm from the apex of the adjacent V-shaped cut-out portion to accommodate the weight of a standard 100 mm ×200 mm brick on each flap member and the length of such a brick on two flap members. 
     
     
       3. A brick edging device according to claim 1 wherien the flap members are provided with countersunk apertures so that a top of a spike head of a spike located in said aperture is flush with a top surface of said flap member. 
     
     
       4. A brick edging device according to claim 1 wherein said stake receiving means comprises a loop integrally formed from and extending from said elongate strip. 
     
     
       5. A brick edging device according to claim 1 including at least one stake suitable to be driven into the ground, the stake including a releasable gripping means, the stake being receivable by said stake receiving means, the receiving means being engageable by said gripping means for forming a releasable connection between said stake and said stake receiving means. 
     
     
       6. A brick edging device comprising a plurality of discrete elongate strips as claimed in claim 1 wherein said edging device includes interconnection means for collinearly interconnecting said discrete members in the longitudinal direction. 
     
     
       7. A brick edging device according to claim 1 wherein said elongate strip is formed from extruded aluminum, said flanges and said receiving means being integrally formed therewith. 
     
     
       8. A brick edging device, comprising: a) an elongate strip extending in a longitudinal direction and having first and second opposed sides and opposed edges;   b) a flange member attached to the elongate strip along a first edge thereof and extending transversely from a first side of the elongate strip, the flange member provided with a plurality of spaced apertures extending therethrough for receiving spikes therein;   c) a plurality of spaced stake receiving means located on the second side of the elongate strip between the first and second edges; and   d) at least one stake suitable to be driven into the ground, the stake including a releasable gripping means, the stake being receivable by said stake receiving means, the receiving means being engageable by said gripping means for forming a releasable connection between said stake and said stake receiving means.   
     
     
       9. A brick edging device according to claim 8 wherein the flange includes a plurality of spaced flap members, a plurality of spaced, V-shaped cut-out portions separating adjacent flaps, wherein the apex of said cut-out V portion is substantially flat and is spaced from the first edge of the elongate strip, there being an angle of at least 90 degrees between the sides of said V so that the elongate strip can be bent at a position adjacent the flat portion of the V-shaped apex by at least 90 degrees. 
     
     
       10. A brick edging device according to claim 9 wherein the apex of each V-shaped cut-out portion is spaced 100 mm from the adjacent V-shaped cut-out portion to accommodate the width of a standard 100 mm×200 mm brick on each flap member and the length of such a brick on two flap members. 
     
     
       11. A brick edging device according to claim 8 wherein said apertures are countersunk so that a top of a head of a spike located in said aperture is flush with a top surface of said flap member. 
     
     
       12. A brick edging device according to claim 8 including at least one spike adapted to be received by said aperture located in said flange member. 
     
     
       13. A brick edging device according to claim 8 wherein said stake receiving means comprises a loop integrally formed from and extending from said elongate strip. 
     
     
       14. A brick edging device according to claim 8 wherein said elongate strip is formed from extruded aluminum, said flanges and said receiving means being integrally formed therewith. 
     
     
       15. A brick edging device according to claim 8 comprising a plurality of elongate strips wherein said edging device includes interconnection means for collinearly interconnecting said discrete members in the longitudinal direction.